(EPA photo)JAKARTA -Indonesia has beefed up security at Nusa Kambangan prison island and closed it to visitors in a sign authorities are preparing to execute people convicted of drug crimes. Last year, Indonesia executed 14 people convicted of drug crimes, mostly foreigners, sparking an international outcry. Its executions by firing squad have caused outrage overseas though surveys show Indonesians are largely in favour of capital punishment. Pakistan on Monday urged Indonesia to stay Ali's execution, citing concern that his 2005 trial had been unfair. The government hasn't announced a date for its next executions, but there are indications the death sentences will be carried out within days.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2016 14:03 UTC